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Magnora brings UK BESS portfolio to 200MWh with new project

November 8, 2022
Magnora has added to its solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the UK, with a 80MW/160MWh BESS project.
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NextEnergy Solar publishes first standalone sustainability report

November 7, 2022
NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF) has today published its first independent sustainability report, detailing its environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives and approach to biodiversity.
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Statera’s 50MW battery energy storage facility in Wiltshire enters commercial operations

November 7, 2022
A 50MW battery energy storage facility being developed by Statera Energy has entered commercial operations in Malmesbury, Wiltshire.
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Foresight Solar Fund sees 2.1% NAV increase in Q3 due to high power forecasts and rising inflation

November 7, 2022
Foresight Solar Fund (FSF) has recorded a 2.1% net asset value (NAV) increase to £771.2 million due to high-power forecasts and rising inflation.
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Harmony Energy granted permission to develop 40MW Richmond solar farm

November 4, 2022
UK developer Harmony Energy has received unanimous approval from Richmondshire District Council for its 40MW solar farm at Skeeby, East of Richmond in North Yorkshire.
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3.2MW Shropshire solar farm comes into 100% community-ownership

November 4, 2022
The village of Sheriffhales, Shropshire has completed the acquisition of a 3.2MW solar farm to bring the array into 100% community-ownership.
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Solar Energy UK welcomes Commons inquiry into solar technologies and storage

November 3, 2022
Solar Energy UK has welcomed the formal opening of a Commons inquiry into solar technologies.
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Gresham House secures £155 million increase in debt facility

November 3, 2022
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund has secured £155 million incremental term debt via an Accordion arrangement contemplated under an existing senior debt facility.
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840MW Botley West solar project launches first phase of public consultation

November 3, 2022
Proposals have been brought forward by Photovolt Development Partners (PVDP) for the creation of a solar project in Botley West, Oxfordshire, which could deliver 840MW of clean energy to National Grid.
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100MWh BESS project to be installed at the UK’s second Energy Superhub in Coventry

November 2, 2022
EDF Renewables UK is to develop 50MW/100MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) technology in the UK’s second Energy Superhub being constructed in Coventry.

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